September 11-17, 2022 is National Arts in Education Week! This week provides us a time to recognize all teachers who support the fine arts in their classrooms, including our fine arts teachers, directors, and coaches and those who utilize methods to encourage creativity in their lesson plans. This year, we invite you to post a shoutout on Instagram or Facebook to an educator who has made a significant creative impact on your life. Use the hashtags #ArtsEdWeek or #BecauseOfArtsEd and if you recognize a Harrisburg staff member, be sure to use #TigerBest. Links are included below to easily access the Arts in Ed Week social media filters. A huge shout out to our fine arts teachers, directors, and coaches! 🐾
Instagram Arts in Ed Filter: https://bit.ly/3TMzvy7
Facebook Arts in Ed Filter: https://bit.ly/3TK8dZb
Homecoming is next week! We will have dress up days to celebrate!
Active COVID Cases Snapshot:
HHS : 0,
North Middle School : 1-3,
South Middle School : 1-3,
Adventure Elementary : 1-3,
Endeavor Elementary : 0,
Explorer Elementary : 1-3,
Freedom Elementary : 1-3,
Horizon Elementary : 0,
Journey Elementary : 0,
Liberty Elementary : 1-3
A reminder there will be no school on Monday, September 5th. 🇺🇸🐾
Tune into Episode 3 of our podcast for special guests Mr. Shane Wuebben, Fine Arts Director, and Mr. Jim Altenburg, Activities Director as they share the lineup of our fall activities at the elementary level all the way up to high school - including Tiger Bowl this weekend!
HHS : 1-3,
North Middle School : 0,
South Middle School : 1-3,
Adventure Elementary : 1-3,
Endeavor Elementary : 1-3,
Explorer Elementary : 1-3,
Freedom Elementary : 1-3,
Horizon Elementary : 4,
Journey Elementary : 0,
Liberty Elementary : 1-3
Homecoming is just around the corner! Check out Peachjar tomorrow for full details. 🐾
Parade float sign-up can be found here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Q0mFJE
Active COVID Cases Snapshot:
HHS : 1-3,
North Middle School : 1-3,
South Middle School : 0,
Adventure Elementary : 1-3,
Endeavor Elementary : 0,
Explorer Elementary : 1-3,
Freedom Elementary : 0,
Horizon Elementary : 0,
Journey Elementary : 0,
Liberty Elementary : 1-3
Online tickets will be available for purchase for all Tiger Bowl events starting tomorrow! Tiger Bowl is Saturday, September 3rd throughout the day. 🐾
🔗 https://bit.ly/HSDTICKETS
🎟 Season Passes are now also available for purchase online!
Episode 2 now available for download wherever you get your podcasts!
There is still time to apply online! The Free & Reduced Meal Application can qualify you for more than just meals. You could qualify for school-related scholarships and discounts on college and testing fees.
You can complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application through your Parent Portal account to ensure your child is ready for the first day of school. Once you’re logged in, click the More tab. PLEASE NOTE: If you filled out an application last year, you still need to complete one for this school year.
Questions? Contact Chris Beach, Child Nutrition Director 605-743-9031
With every new school built over the last 20 years, the school board and administration anticipated and planned for future growth. Our most recent growth challenges are in Harrisburg proper, where new subdivisions have accelerated already rising student enrollment. Liberty Elementary is at capacity. Three of the new developments are located in the Liberty school zone, increasing the need for additional space. Last year, the Tiger Reserve program was moved to Adventure Elementary to make more room at Liberty. Additionally, Head Start and Jr. Kindergarten was moved from Liberty to Freedom. There are also four new developments currently underway in the Freedom school zone which will also push Freedom closer to capacity in the near future.
The school board’s commitment has always been to build the right size at the right time, without raising the mill levy and imposing any new burdens on taxpayers. The District has been able to do this through the continued growth in property valuation with the addition of new neighborhoods and businesses coming into the community. Through the passing of bond elections, Harrisburg School District citizens have shown they value the District's foresight to stay ahead of growth and provide quality learning facilities for students. In order to maximize use of current facilities, address overcrowding, and ensure the right size is built at the right time without raising taxes, the District will be proposing a solution to build a new elementary school and convert Liberty to a joint use facility which would house Early Childhood grades and share spaces with the city of Harrisburg.
A public meeting will be held Tuesday, August 16th at 6:30 PM in the Liberty Band Room located through the District Office main entrance (Entrance E). We encourage the public to attend and subscribe to our new podcast, Harrisburg 41-2, which includes the topic of growth and will address our current needs in a future episode, released in the near future.
Congratulations to Mr. Brad Hartzler, SD Assistant Principal of the Year!
Want to cheer at Tiger Bowl? Sign up for the 2022 Tiger Bowl Youth Cheer Camp! Click here to register at:
https://www.wearetigernation.org/tiger-bowl-2021-cheer-camp.html
Harrisburg School District just launched its official podcast: Harrisburg 41-2. In this podcast, you'll discover how a 629% increase in student enrollment over the past two decades has presented some unique challenges that have given rise to forward-thinking solutions, while also providing opportunities for the development of innovative student programs.
📈 In our first episode, learn how the District, which started in one K-12 building over 100 years ago, has grown to 13 buildings in the last two decades. Subscribe and listen to Harrisburg 41-2 wherever you get your podcasts. https://harrisburg412.buzzsprout.com
The District has added nearly 300 NEW students since last year! It is crucial to have accurate student enrollment numbers in order to hire enough staff and create schedules for students and teachers. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW for the upcoming school year. Every registration counts! THANK YOU and welcome to HSD!
https://bit.ly/HSDRegister
NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF INFORMATION
The Harrisburg School District has determined that the personally identifiable Special Education documents that had been collected, maintained, or used for providing educational services for students that have graduated, left district or are no longer receiving services prior to 2017 will be destroyed on August 1, 2022.
The following applicable Special Education records or documents will be destroyed:
Psychological Evaluation, Educational Assessments, Occupational Therapy Assessments, Speech/Hearing/Language Assessments, Physical Therapy Assessments, Preschool Assessments, Medical Information, Prior Notices
Multidisciplinary Team Reports, Classroom Observation Reports, Referral Forms, Classroom Teacher Reports, Behavioral Assessments, Agency Progress Reports, Individualized Education Plans
If you would like to receive any of the above-mentioned items please call the Special Education Director’s office – 743-9028 prior August 1, 2022, to arrange a convenient time to obtain them. IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE THE ITEMS WILL BE DESTROYED.
Summer Hours: We will be open on Wednesday's 9am-12pm during June and July. Back full time in August! Make it a great summer!
Come and see the HHS Drama Club's Summer Performing Arts production of Descendants the musical! Shows are June 24 @ 7PM, and June 25 @ 2PM and 7PM. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. See you at the show!
A reminder there will be a 2-hour Early Release tomorrow, May 19th, for the Last Day of School. Have a safe summer, Tigers! 🐾😎
